V49.59
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code V49.59 represents passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under V49.59.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V49.59?
ICD-10-CM code V49.59 is "Passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is V49.59 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, V49.59 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Related Codes in V49.5
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)